Apparently, the pop star was already considered for the role a few years ago, when Clint Eastwood was originally attached to the project.

A Star Is Bornhas gone through many releases over the years, including versions in1937, 1954 and 1976?the latter starringBarbra Streisand, so there’s certainly precedent for a popular diva to play the female lead.

Beyonc herself is no rookie in Hollywood?she’s appeared in everything fromCadillac RecordstoAustin Powers in Goldmember.